Repeat service
A customer sending money from the branch since 2016 reports patient staff and smooth service.
Al Rostamani International Exchange - The Meadows Souk
Al Thanyah 4
Al Rostamani International Exchange - The Meadows Souk is a currency exchange service in Al Thanyah 4, used for sending money and changing currencies. Reviews highlight good rates for destinations including the Philippines, Sri Lanka and Pakistan, while one customer says a sizable transfer reached their account on the value date.
Reputation Score
4.8
★★★★★
501 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Philippines rates
Reviews specifically praise the exchange rates for Philippine transfers.
Large transfers
One customer says a sizable transfer was handled smoothly and reached their account on the value date.
Currency ordering
A customer successfully ordered Indonesian currency through the branch.
Fast transactions
Several reviews describe money transfers and other transactions as fast and smooth.
Clear guidance
Customers describe the staff as informative and helpful during transactions.
Tips for a Better Visit
Check systems. Before making a special trip for a transfer, ask whether the system is working.
Go earlier. Avoid arriving late at night; one review says customers are not served after 9:30 PM.
Check stock. Ask about foreign-currency availability before visiting, as one customer reported a shortage.
Order ahead. For less common currency such as Indonesian currency, ask whether it can be ordered ahead.
Plan the visit
Practical details
The Meadows Souq - 3/1 - 1st Rd
Al Thanyah 4, Dubai
| Mon | 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Tue | 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Wed | 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Thu | 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Fri | 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Sat | 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Sun | 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
Common Concerns
System outages
One recent customer says the transfer system was down on multiple visits and felt unreliable.
Rude service
A customer reports rude counter service and says staff often lacked manners and respect.
Currency shortages
One review reports a lack of foreign currency at the branch.
Small kiosk
The kiosk has been described as too small and congested, with concerns about the workplace.
Late closing
A customer says service stops after 9:30 PM.
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The Bottom Line
Al Rostamani International Exchange - The Meadows Souk is a practical stop in Al Thanyah 4 for currency exchange and sending money abroad. Reviews repeatedly mention fast, smooth transactions and good rates, with particular praise for Philippines transfers and for a sizable transfer that reached the customer’s account on the value date. The branch handles more than routine remittances.
One customer used it to order Indonesian currency, while others mention sending money to family and getting helpful information during the transaction. A long-term customer says they have been sending money from this branch since 2016 and found the service smooth, patient and friendly. That makes the counter sound useful for repeat remittance customers, though experiences are not uniform.
There are a few practical cautions. One recent review says the transfer system was down on multiple visits and describes counter service as rude, while another reports poor language proficiency and a lack of foreign currency. The kiosk has also been called too small and congested.
A separate review says customers are not served after 9:30 PM, so check the timing before going late. If you need a less common currency, ask about availability or ordering it ahead rather than assuming it is in stock.